Kalinaw News: CTG, personal non grata in Davao de Oro town following councilor's death

From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2021): CTG, personal non grata in Davao de Oro town following councilor's death



Constituents and family members of slain Barangay Kagawad Oliver Ripdos continue to call for justice following their councilman’s death perpetrated by the communist terrorist group at his farm in Barangay Singab, Maco, Davao De Oro last May 20, 2021.

Residents, barangay officials alongside family members join the march with placards last May 29, 2021 condemning the communist terrorist group over the killing of Kagawad Oliver also known as “Kagawad Boboy”.

Mary Joy Ripdos, the slain Kagawad’s wife, seeks justice for her husband’s death. She shared that after placing fertilizer on their farm about three kilometers from the town center, a young-looking man using a high-powered firearm gunned down Kagawad Boboy that instantly killed him. Fearing for her life, Mary Joy rushed to the town center to seek help.

“Maayo gyud siya, wala siyay tao nga gipasakitan, ug mayo itang pagdumala.
Wala gyud na siyay mga kaaway diri, apan wala ko magdahom nga ingon ani ka pait ang kamatayon nga ako mismo naka saksi sa pagpatay nga wala man unta siyay sala,” Mary Joy said.

She added that her husband has facilitated several former rebel surrenders including his brother.

Also, Barangay Sangab Chairman Delbert Cañedo revealed that Kagawad Boboy already received death threats following his refusal to aid several communist terrorist individuals seeking financial support and recalls the slain kagawad as an active council member.

“Kami hugot nga nag kondena sa kamatayon ni Kagawad Boboy, usa siya ka maayong ihemplo diri sa barangay. Makasubo lang pamalangdungan nga ang tao nga dakog natabang diri sa barangay sakit ang digangatan sa iyang kinabuhi tungod sa padayong pagpamatay sa NPA.” Chairman Cañedo said.

Chairman Cañedo added that Barangay Sangab has already filed a resolution declaring the Communist Terrorist Group persona non-grata in their area and points to communist group as the perpetrators of his Kagawad’s demise.

On the other hand, the 28th Infantry Battalion lead by Lt Col Danny Bustamante vows to beef up security in the area as part of 10th Infantry Division’s commitment to eradicate insurgency that destroys family, livelihood, and the community. Lt Col Bustamante commits full strength of the army in bringing justice to Kagawad Boboy’s death.

Likewise, the Agila Division led by MGen Ernesto C Torres Jr. strongly condemns the killing of a great leader that stalwartly commits his service to bring good future and sustainable livelihood to his constituents in Maco, Davao De Oro.

10th Infantry Division remains committed to keeping its area of responsibility safe from insurgents who are disturbing the build-up of peace brought about by the convergence of communities, local chief executives, and other government agencies under the whole of the nation approach of Executive Order no. 70.

[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace in the Philippines This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Contact us: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com]

https://www.kalinawnews.com/ctg-persona-non-grata-in-davao-de-oro-town-following-councilors-death/